Darren Sharpe
Glasgow
darrensharpe30057653@gmail.com
07958 393914
Highly motivated mechanic/driver who enjoys new challenges and seeks a post to build on existing skills. Knowledge and experience has been gained over a broad range environment’s such as British Army, Garvel Clyde Engineering and Owning own automotives business. Able to demonstrate good communication and team work skills through working in various job roles.
Strengths include decision making under pressure, attention to detail, planning and accuracy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Recovery Operator
February 2015 to Present

Head Mechanic
Clydeside Garage
June 2014 to February 2015

Marine Engineer
Garvel Clyde
March 2014 to June 2014
Seasonal work

HGV Mechanic
Inverclyde Council
November 2013 to March 2014
Seasonal work

Manager/Director
Autobahn Garage
2011 to November 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assessing and carrying out pre MOT checks and repairs.
Designate jobs to my team and setting deadlines to be met.
Supplying correct PPE for my team to ensure jobs carried out safely.
Manage workload, finances and equipment
Check all jobs on completion are carried out correctly and completed to high standard.
Skills Gained

Engine Rebuilds
Full car strip down and rebuilds (lotus elise s1 and 67 mustang)

How to use specialist tools (Pneumatic torque multiplier)

How to work under pressure

Reading and understanding engineering technical data

Using own initiative

Diagnosing problems and issues in motor vehicles.

ompleted driving licenses CAT B, BE, C, CE, C1E, C1, H (7 years experience)
Currently driving various lgv/hgv recovery vehicles manoeuvring in tight areas and a lot of manual
labour
Tug
Low loader
Curtain
Tanker
Drop neck
Fridge

I hope to hear from you soon
Regards

Autobahn Garage Manager/Director
2011 to 2013
Owned own business and employed three staff including one apprentice. I was responsible for managing team load, finances, deadlines and providing privacy and confidentiality for colleagues.

Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award 2009
• Lead a team of four members over one week doing the three peak challenge in the Yorkshire Dales covering sixty miles of obstacles, enduring various weather conditions and sourcing food and drink for team members and myself.

SKILLS

Engineering, Management

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: United Kingdom
Branch: REME
Rank: Cfn
August 2008 to October 2011
Served my time as a heavy vehicle specialist fully qualified mechanic and vehicle recovery operator as well as completing numerous courses in many different skill sets
Commendations:
Have full commendation from my end of service reports